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Monica Barriga

Riverside,Ca

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in vital signs monitoring and patient education. Proven ability to assess patient conditions and implement effective care plans, while providing compassionate emotional support. Skilled in wound care and medication administration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in challenging environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Las colinas post acute
Ontario, CA
12.2023 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Participated in continuing education programs
  • Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
  • Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any unusual findings to supervising physician or registered nurse.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory analysis
  • Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
  • Maintained accurate patient records documenting treatments, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Legacy Post Acute Rehab Center
San Bernardino, CA
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Cna

Asistencia Villa Rehabilitation and Care Center
Redlands, CA

Education

Licensed Vocational Nursing -

American Career College
Ontario, CA
09-2023

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Eastlake Medical College CNA Training Program
Fontana
06-2020

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Wound care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Specimen collection
  • Patient education
  • Care plans
  • Infection control
  • Breathing treatments
  • Diabetes management

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Las colinas post acute
12.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Legacy Post Acute Rehab Center
09.2020 - 11.2021

Cna

Asistencia Villa Rehabilitation and Care Center

Licensed Vocational Nursing -

American Career College

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Eastlake Medical College CNA Training Program

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